The best roads into and out of Cochabamba city lead to La Paz, Oruro, and Santa Cruz. It is also possible to travel to and from Potosi and Sucre by bus, but because of long, winding mountain roads at very high altitudes, the trip is uncomfortable and should be avoided. Typical prices (2011), travel times, and recommended bus companies are as follows:
La Paz - 25 to 60 Bs; 8 hours; El Dorado, Trans Copacabana, many others
Santa Cruz - 60 to 120 Bs; 10 hours; Trans Copacabana
In general it is a safe bet to arrive at the bus terminal and expect a bus from at least one company to be leaving for Cochabamba within an hour or so.
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